Trumpets, Miniatures, and Filoli

     This past week contained more Daffodil fun. Tiny bubbles bloomed, as did Arkle, and one of my pinks Katie Heath. Unfortunately Arkle was too tall and big so they fell over as soon as it opened. So, I cut most of them and enjoy them inside now. Can some one tell me why a daffodil grows so that it can't support itself? Should I modify something for next year?

Arkle

     I went for my first time this year to Filoli. I brought a couple of friends to experience the magical place. They loved it - especially because we toured the gardens with the sound track to Pride and Prejudice playing!

Me with Annie and Mindy at Filoli's  Daffodil Daydream

Smelling the Hyacinths

  
     The Northern Califonia Daffodil Society was also at Filoli over the weekend. I mentioned the event in an earlier post.  I shook hands with the NCD president Bob Spotts and dropped my Dad's name so Bob could know who I was. We chatted a little bit before he gave his talk on the history of Daffodils. I had never really thought much about daffodils in the wild before. It turns out Daffodils are only native to areas around the Mediterranean! I found that fact really interesting.  Also funny is how they don't required any special care at all- they are just like our orange California Poppy's! Crazy. Well here are some more pictures.

 

Tiny Bubbles

Katie Heath

Daffodil Season

     Daffodil season is here in my little California yard! This is probably the most exciting time for me in the garden. Bulbs require waiting and patience. So, when they do bloom it's like a present being opened after months of being "wrapped" up. The first daffodils feel so serendipitous, hope is renewed, and spring will be here with all the buds and blooms.

    First out of the gate was Topolino. My friend Jenni's comment was that it sure was small. :) haha yes it is a mid-size trumpet. This is my second year with this bulb. It was a b-day present from my dad.

Topolino

     Jenni did not yet see the miniatures blooming. Those will definitely open up any day now because of the light rain and wonderful sun. Miniature daffodils are so sweet and lovely. It would be amazing to grow a big pot of one type. I'll put this on my wish list for next year.

     Next to open is what I thought would be containers of Paper Whites that my friend Katie gave me this year. I potted them up in these containers of grey cement.

Paper Whites?

What actually bloomed.

Surprise! It's not so white

    Sometimes things turn out different than you expect. Who would not love a this yellow buttercup flower? So, even though my pots aren't those star shaped "little stinkers" these yellow ones are delightful and smell great! Any idea what how actually name this cultivar?